Gaming PC build please help

Todd11es · Feb 27, 2014

Hey, I'd like your honest opinion on my gaming PC build. I'm planning to SLI with the GTX780 a little bit down the line, and maybe overclock much later. I'm wondering what your HONEST opinions are, and if this will be able to handle all games on ultra or not. http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/30Gdb

I'm also wondering if this system will give me Dolby digital surround sound (for my Astr, DVI, whether I should change anything, if I should get a better PSU and if I should actually keep the liquid cooler.

nashdes001 · Feb 27, 2014

u r spending too much

nashdes001 · Feb 27, 2014

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/30TIB
Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/30TIB/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/30TIB/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($399.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($258.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($229.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($249.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($645.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($172.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Wired Gaming Keyboard ($82.00 @ CPL Online)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $2511.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-27 18:20 EST+1100)

jeremyp79 · Feb 27, 2014

For a computer strictly built for gaming, the i7 is kind of a waste. Save the cash there and get a 4670k instead. No point in getting more than 8 gigs of ram either. Everything else seems pretty solid, though I would personally choose an evga video card, basically for the step up program and the rumors of the 8 series cards dropping any time now.

Pultrax · Feb 27, 2014

I think an i5 would be good enough for gaming. Only if you're going to record your gameplays and then edit them, go with an i7.
Always question yourself: Hey bud, what am I going to do with my PC?

I would go with an Intel Core i5 4670k, it performs well when you're gaming! If you want to OC then go with some liquid cooling.
When getting another CPU, sure it fits on you're M/B. I suggest getting an Asus or MSI M/B, I'll go with an MSI Z87-G45.
As a GPU I would go with a GTX 780, not all games are optimized for SLI yet and I think that if you're 2 GTX 780's, you're a little overpowered. There's no need for that. You're already getting like 100+ fps in BF4 on ultra preset!
As I already said. If you're not editing video's, 8GB memory would be enough.. If you're editing, go with 16GB's.
Storage's up to you, although HDD's are getting cheaper, you may want a SSD.
The case's also your own choice, I love the Corsair Obsidian 750D.

Hope this helped you!

Todd11es · Feb 27, 2014

Pultrax :

I think an i5 would be good enough for gaming. Only if you're going to record your gameplays and then edit them, go with an i7.
Always question yourself: Hey bud, what am I going to do with my PC?

I would go with an Intel Core i5 4670k, it performs well when you're gaming! If you want to OC then go with some liquid cooling.
When getting another CPU, sure it fits on you're M/B. I suggest getting an Asus or MSI M/B, I'll go with an MSI Z87-G45.
As a GPU I would go with a GTX 780, not all games are optimized for SLI yet and I think that if you're 2 GTX 780's, you're a little overpowered. There's no need for that. You're already getting like 100+ fps in BF4 on ultra preset!
As I already said. If you're not editing video's, 8GB memory would be enough.. If you're editing, go with 16GB's.
Storage's up to you, although HDD's are getting cheaper, you may want a SSD.
The case's also your own choice, I love the Corsair Obsidian 750D.

Hope this helped you!

I want to future proof as much as possible, so money here (leading up to $3000) isn't really an issue for me.

Executeorder66 · Feb 27, 2014

I have pretty much the build your looking at. Don't go by the " you don't need this/that" get the best if you can afford it.

nashdes001 · Feb 27, 2014

i7 is good choice for future proofing but there is no such thing as future proof
yea for 3 4 years ahead its a great choice

Pultrax · Feb 27, 2014

Todd11es :

Pultrax :

I want to future proof as much as possible, so money here (leading up to $3000) isn't really an issue for me.

PC's aren't really be future proof but if you got the money for it then go for it!

Executeorder66 · Feb 27, 2014

^ what he said. I myself am already thinking about broadwell and maxwell and looking for winter 2014 upgrades!

jeremyp79 · Feb 27, 2014

Let me toss something together, with a 3k budget, you should be able to get a 4770k AND a gtx 780ti.

jeremyp79 · Feb 27, 2014

How about this: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/30UXT

Edited, copied the wrong link :-D

Fliggle_Slaps · Feb 27, 2014

My first advice as a fellow aussie is not to go by the prices on pcpartpicker. Use it to build a PC, but once you've chosen the parts, properly look around and you'll get much better prices. The Australian pcpartpicker leaves out a LOT of retailers so you're really missing out by using their prices.

For your RAM, are you partly choosing that model for the looks? If so then stick with it, but if performance is key maybe go for some Vengeance LP. It's got better timings and slightly cheaper, very good on performance and reliability as it's a high performance enthusiast model. http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml16gx3m4x1600c8

Is there a reason you want specifically the Asus GTX 780? You can get a higher clocked card for a bit more. Specifically the Gigabyte GTX 780 GHz Edition for $25 more (going by pcpartpicker prices).
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn780ghz3gd
Otherwise, maybe go for eVGA for the step up program. (if Australians are eligible?)

Lastly, the PSU is probably overkill. Even with a 2-way SLI and overclock in the future you probably don't need that much wattage.

Fliggle_Slaps · Feb 27, 2014

jeremyp79 :

I think you copied the wrong link =P

jeremyp79 · Feb 27, 2014

Fliggle_Slaps :

I did, fixed now

Todd11es · Feb 27, 2014

Fliggle_Slaps :

My first advice as a fellow aussie is not to go by the prices on pcpartpicker. Use it to build a PC, but once you've chosen the parts, properly look around and you'll get much better prices. The Australian pcpartpicker leaves out a LOT of retailers so you're really missing out by using their prices.

For your RAM, are you partly choosing that model for the looks? If so then stick with it, but if performance is key maybe go for some Vengeance LP. It's got better timings and slightly cheaper, very good on performance and reliability as it's a high performance enthusiast model. http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml16gx3m4x1600c8

Is there a reason you want specifically the Asus GTX 780? You can get a higher clocked card for a bit more. Specifically the Gigabyte GTX 780 GHz Edition for $25 more (going by pcpartpicker prices).
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn780ghz3gd
Otherwise, maybe go for eVGA for the step up program. (if Australians are eligible?)

Lastly, the PSU is probably overkill. Even with a 2-way SLI and overclock in the future you probably don't need that much wattage.

Are you sure that the ram you recommended is better? And what is the difference between the GTX 780 Ghz edition and the Asus

Fliggle_Slaps · Feb 27, 2014

The RAM may not be noticeably better but it has faster timings, meaning less latency. The Dominator series is more for heavy overclockers and eye candy. Personally I got some Dominator RAM because it looks awesome, but I got the faster C8 model which isn't easy to find anymore.

The Gigabyte GHz Edition has higher clock rates meaning it will have a better impact on frame rates in games. It's actually quite a big boost. The ASUS card's base clock is 889MHz while the Gigabyte GHz card is 1019MHz. The memory clock is the same though so the difference might not be big. But on top of the current difference, you could overclock the Core clock further without any additional cooling. The Gigabyte GHz Edition is simply the best model out for the 780.

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